Corrosion
Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.
Corrosion in the News: July 20, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: July 20, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the mid-July 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup were we…
Corrosion in the News: July 6, 2020 Roundup
Corrosion in the News: July 6, 2020 Roundup. Welcome to the early July 2020 Corrosionpedia News Roundup were we…
The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials
A problem that civil engineers currently face is corrosion of the steel reinforcements commonly found in aging infrastructure. Recent...
The Basics of Cathodic Protection
The purpose of cathodic protection (CP) is to reduce the potential difference between anodes and cathodes to a small value. Here's how it...
Important Facts You Might Not Know About Copper Patina
A basic overview of the patina layer that forms during the atmospheric corrosion of copper and its alloys. How the patina forms and how to...
Corrosion in the News: June 15, 2020 Roundup
This week we take a look at an exciting development for coating complex parts created by additive manufacturing. Also highlighted are...
Quality Control: Protect Your Pipelines with Active Corrosion Protection
Active corrosion protection is so named because the metal’s surface is allowed to come into contact with corrosive elements while...
Corrosion in the News: June 1, 2020 Roundup
This week we explore a new testing specification created by ASTM for rebar corrosion, two corrosion events affected by the COVID-19...
Corrosion in the News: May 18, 2020 Roundup
This week’s stories highlight a nuclear power plant that completed repairs to corroded equipment, corrosion-induced vehicle recalls, a...
Understanding the 3 Types of Tensile Strength
The three types of tensile strengths are yield, ultimate, and fracture strength. Each of these mechanical properties defines the various...
Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures
Electrical interference is a threat that accelerates corrosion in buried metallic structures such as pipelines, tanks and vessels....
Corrosion in the News: May 4, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight robots that power themselves through corrosive reactions, another COVID-19 delay for an industry conference,...
Corrosion in the News: April 20, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight virtual classroom training and certification during the COVID-19 pandemic, Amsterdam’s efforts to battle...
QUIZ: Pipeline Crack Inspection (15 Questions to Test Your Knowledge)
The integrity of pipeline networks is threatened by cracks and other defects generated during manufacturing, installation and operation of...
The Dangers of Pipeline Flange Corrosion and What to Do About It
Corroded flanges can result in containment loss and leaks. The most common corrosion prevention methods revolve around proper sealing of...
Corrosion in the News: April 6, 2020 Roundup
This week's stories highlight postponement of the CORROSION 2020 event, corrosion in both oil & gas lines and sewage lines, and a new...
11 Uses for Cupronickel and Why You Should Be Using It Now
Although cupronickel alloys were initially developed for corrosion-resistant piping and other marine applications, their use is now...
Beryllium Copper Alloys vs Steel: Which Metal Works Harder?
The addition of 2% beryllium to copper makes the alloy almost 600% stronger than copper. BeCu alloys outperform steel where a combination...
An Overview of Welded Joint Corrosion: Causes and Prevention Practices
Corrosion in welded joints is caused by a combination of manufacturing and metallurgical factors, including deficient weldment design, poor...